Have you started your sourdough journey yet? If you are like me you probably bought a few too many products not knowing what works and what doesn't. This list shows all the tools that I use weekly or daily that actually work for me in my kitchen.
Sections
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Dutch Ovens
Starter
Tools
Dutch Ovens
Round, Oval, Mini, or Sandwich loaf? This list has them all.
Use this for a more oval shape.
VORRINGARD Cast Iron Sourdough Bread Oven 5QT
So many beautiful colors to choose from.
Lodge Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven 6 Qt
Bread bowls anyone? I also like to make smaller loaves for friends and family.
VORRINGARD Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven, Bluegreen
This will give you a great sandwich bread shape.
EDGING Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 4 Qt, Lake Blue
Starter
Flour, water, and a jar. Keep your starter healthy and happy with these items.
These are great for stirring your starters.
2 Pack Wooden Spurtle for Sourdough Starter
You need a wide mouth jar for your starter. Cleaning is so much easier this way.
Weck Tulip 1L Jars - 2 Wide Mouth Glass Lids
My starter is much happier/healthier when I weigh my flour and water.
Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale, 11 lbs
Planning for a large bake day? You will need a large jar as well.
Weck Jar 974 - 1.5L Airtight Glass Jar
My go-to flour for sourdough.
King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour (10 lb bag)
Tools
These are tools that you will need that you probably don't have laying around in your kitchen.
I LOVE these colors and the lids are so convenient.
Pyrex Colors Tinted Glass Mixing Bowls 3-Pack
This offers more control when scoring.
Bread Lame Sourdough Scoring Tool w/ 5 Blades
Use these scrapers to clean bowls and to help with mixing if you do not like getting your hands dirty.
SURDOCA 3P Dough Scraper Set 4.7x3.7" Plastic
I have grout on my countertops so this is a must when I'm making sourdough loaves.
Non-slip Silicone Pastry Mat 28x20 Red
I will never not use my mixed to make sourdough cinnamon rolls! It makes the process so much easier.
KitchenAid Artisan 5Qt Tilt Head Mixer Dried Rose
Easy transfer from counter to dutch oven.
2 PCS Red Silicone Bread Sling for Dutch Oven
Keep your bread fresh in these cute bags that you can leave out on your counter.
Beeswax Bread Bags 2 Pack Reusable Storage
Best option for bannetons.
Dimpola 9" Banneton Bread Proofing Basket Set
You will need a dough hook if you are looking to use a stand mixer. This is the one I use frequently.
Stainless Steel Dough Hook for Kitchenaid 4.5-5 Qt
Why use a regular knife? This ensures consistent slices of bread.
14.5" Wooden Sourdough Bread Knife, Bow Design
Great for proofing in the fridge.
DOYOLLA 2-Pack 10in Oval Dough Proofing Baskets
Have you researched the aliquot method yet? Never over proof your dough again!
Amazon Basics Mini Disposable Plastic Cups 2oz, 50 Count